The Montreal Canadiens‘ newly appointed ECHL affiliate, the Trois-Rivières Lions, have thus far been a success story. The team has been enjoying some success on the ice as they currently sit second in the North Division with a respectable 13-8-0 record, right behind a team familiar to some – the Newfoundland Growlers.
The city has embraced this team with open arms and cheer hard for them, despite only being an hour and a half drive to the Bell Center. Ownership thus far alongside Vice-President, General Manager and former Hab Marc-André Bergeron, have done a fantastic job promoting the team and making it a legit attraction.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the factors behind the Lions’ early franchise success.